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| Keywords: Master of Sir John Fastolf, Saint Denis Holding His Head 2 - Getty Museum.jpg Saint Denis the first bishop of Paris was beheaded in that city in the year 250 According to legend angels accompanied him as he carried his own head from the place of execution to his chosen burial site where later the church of Saint Denis was built just outside of Paris Dressed in his bishop's garments the saint is depicted with two haloes--one behind his decapitated head and a second behind the stump of his neck This feature reflects medieval notions about the incorruptibility of saintly remains--the body does not decompose after death <br> By including two haloes the artist emphasizes Saint Denis's presence in each part of his body and the sanctity of his physical remains circa 1430 1440 Tempera colors gold leaf and ink on parchment Leaf 12 1 x 9 2 cm 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in Institution Getty Museum object history exhibition history other versions 3006 credit line accession number 84 ML 723 35v PD-100 Denis de Paris in miniatures Halo religious iconography MS 5 Getty museum - Book of Hours by Master of Sir John Fastolf | ||||
